Top news of the week: 21.11.2022.
Local streaming services have edge over global counterparts
Africa boasts huge potential for rapid growth in streaming services, believes Louis Manu, chief commercial officer of Wi-flix.
Modus expands to sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its AI and blockchain-focused $75M fund
New York-based venture platform Modus launches Modus Africa, a $75 million VC fund for AI and blockchain startups across sub-Saharan Africa.
Viktoria Ventures: Angel investing in Silicon Savannah
A recent study by Viktoria Ventures and UK – Kenya Tech Hub reveals the realities of the investment ecosystem within the Silicon Savannah and beyond. Vibrant startup ecosystems are ...
Chipper Cash to Buy Zoona to Expand Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Pan-African cross-border payment app Chipper Cash reportedly intends to acquire Zambian FinTech Zoona Transactions International.
How Rwanda’s HeptaPay links debit cards with mobile money accounts
Rwandan startup HeptaPay allows users to instantly transfer money from their debit or credit card to mobile money accounts in East Africa.
Startup Wise Guys selects 2nd batch of participants for Africa-dedicated fund
Nine startups have been selected to take part in the second edition of the Startup Wise Guys accelerator, which offers selected B2B Saas startups access to EUR65,000 (US$67,000) in funding, ...
The start-up journey: Advice for techpreneurs
With Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world honours innovators who dream big and launch start-up founders that bring ideas to life.
SA ed-tech startup Snapplify expanding its presence in West Africa
South African ed-tech company Snapplify is investing heavily in expanding its presence in the West Africa region.